Socializing is awkward with you sighted people.
Why is it that you sighted people have such a hard time interacting with people with disabilities? We are human. We're just like you. We don't have anything else different about us. Just approach us as you would normally. There's no reason why you should act any differently around us. People are often under the assumption that we have to be specially treated to make it in this world. Sure, we do things a little bit differently, but that's so we function normally in the society. I honestly understand how it could be, and how you feel. Here are some tips.
1. Don't avoid common terms.
Avoiding common terms like look, watch, read, and see makes conversation weird. Just talk to us normally.
2. Don't avoid visual concepts.
Watching a movie, watching TV, reading, bird/cloud watching, sight seeing, etc.
3. We don't always need help.
Just like you, we can be independent. You dont have to grab our arms, canes, guide dog harness, etc. If we need help, we will ask.
This is a general rule of thumb for blind people. Some people are more okay with one thing than another. Hope this helps. Another thing, you business owners, don't be afraid to employ us. We figure it out. We always do. Everything is a learning curve for everyone. Don't be the reason why such a sad number of disabled people don't have a steady job. Thanks.
